Northeast India, apart from being the rainiest in India, is drained by two large river systems of the world - the Brahmaputra and the Barak (Meghna) - both trans-national rivers cutting across bordering countries. The region, known for its rich water resources, has been witnessing increasing number of conflicts related to water in the recent years.

This volume documents the multi-faceted conflicts and contestations around water in Northeast India, analyses their causes and consequences, and includes expert recommendations. It fills a major gap in the subject by examining...